Final draft

The final draft of your perspective paper in computational biology is optional. If you are satisfied with the grade received on your draft, that same grade will be applied to your final draft. However, if you would like to improve your grade, you may incorporate feedback from your draft and submit a final version for reassessment.

Note

• Your final draft grade cannot go down as long as no drastic detrimental changes are made.
• If you are happy with your draft grade, you do not need to submit a final draft.

Rubric

The rubric is the same as the draft, but scaled to 180 points.

Content and Argumentation: 90 points

Score	Description
90-81	Presents a clear, original perspective with strong supporting evidence. Thoroughly addresses counterarguments. Implications are insightfully discussed.
80-72	Perspective is clear with good supporting evidence. Most counterarguments are addressed. Implications are well-discussed.
71-63	Perspective is present but could be clearer. Some supporting evidence provided. Some counterarguments addressed. Basic discussion of implications.
62-0	Perspective is unclear or weak. Limited supporting evidence. Counterarguments not adequately addressed. Limited or no discussion of implications.

Organization and Coherence: 30 points

Score	Description
30-27	Excellent structure with smooth transitions. Ideas flow logically and cohesively.
26-24	Good structure with clear transitions. Ideas generally flow well.
23-20	Adequate structure but some transitions are unclear. Some ideas may seem disconnected.
19-0	Poor structure with abrupt transitions. Ideas often seem disconnected or illogical.

Writing Quality and Style: 30 points

Score	Description
30-27	Excellent prose with varied sentence structure. Appropriate academic tone maintained throughout. Minimal to no errors.
26-24	Good writing quality with some variety in sentence structure. Generally appropriate tone. Few minor errors.
23-20	Adequate writing quality but limited sentence variety. Tone may be inconsistent. Several minor errors.
19-0	Poor writing quality with little sentence variety. Inappropriate tone. Numerous errors that impede understanding.

Adherence to Formatting and Style Guidelines: 30 points

Score	Description
30-27	Perfectly adheres to all formatting and style guidelines.
26-24	Minor deviations from formatting or style guidelines.
23-20	Several noticeable deviations from formatting or style guidelines.
19-0	Significant deviations from formatting or style guidelines.